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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON AUGUST 17, 1997
NEWS
'The game' results in a living casualty Sarah Smith joined the Army Reserve to help payfor college. But when she arrived at Aberdeen, she says, she was raped repeatedly by her drill instructor
By Scott Wilson | Scott Wilson,SUN STAFF
Colleens have Ireland in common Friendship: Catholic and Protestant, two girls an ocean away from a troubled province find they speak the same language.
By Matthew French | Matthew French,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Despair turns into suicide for six in South Boston 70 teens hospitalized since January for trying or thinking of killing selves
By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Parents should beware threat of inhalants Household items called as harmful to youths as are illegal drugs
By Anthony Tommasello
Wait for doctor is getting shorter for many patients Promptness becomes a coveted value in competitive environment
By KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Nisei proudly served U.S. during World War II Patriots: Despite racism at home, many members of the second generation of Japanese Americans served valiantly during World War II.
By Chiaki Kawajiri
Snake breeder triggers conflict Glen Arm neighbors seeking to challenge county's zoning OK
By Larry Carson | Larry Carson,SUN STAFF
Save that busby
Prosecutor to seek death in Hampstead slaying case Smith Harper Dean III indicted on seven counts
By Sheridan Lyons | Sheridan Lyons,SUN STAFF
Following the parade to our home
By Elise Armacost
Guv's great giveaway game show
By Barry Rascovar
The odd couple of U.S. diplomacy The secretary of state and Jesse Helms form an unlikely team
By Mark Matthews | Mark Matthews,SUN NATIONAL STAFF
Dairy farmers face falling milk prices Decline threatens primary income sources
By Mary Gail Hare | Mary Gail Hare,SUN STAFF
School's open field will be for sports $500,000 restoration is for jogging paths, baseball diamonds
By Consella A. Lee | Consella A. Lee,SUN STAFF
Farmers worry as price of milk falls Decline eclipses concern over drought
By Mary Gail Hare | Mary Gail Hare,SUN STAFF
Broader study of water needed, delegate writesI am writing...
25 years ago More than 150 residents of the Snydersburg...
By Compiled from the archives of the Historical Society of Carroll County
Appointed county executive is backed in Mount Airy Residents address panel drafting Carroll charter
By James M. Coram | James M. Coram,SUN STAFF
Activists ask valid questions about killing
By GREGORY KANE
Henry West, a longtime Baltimore cabdriver and decorated...
Turkish amnesty
Governor justifies aid plan for P.G. $250 million proposed to address 'bankrupt' school busing policy
By Thomas W. Waldron | Thomas W. Waldron,SUN STAFF
Schools should treat tobacco like alcohol, drugsEven...
Sierra Club endorses candidates for mayor Snowden, Johnson favorably impressed environmental group
BY A SUN STAFF WRITER
Lehane's 'Sacred' - respecting elders
By Laura Lippman | Laura Lippman,SUN STAFF
Women and work - public and private
By Kim Marcum | Kim Marcum,SUN STAFF
County's rules on wireless have workedYour editorial, "The...
The freedom to always be in touch
By Ellen Goodman
Ribbons reaped, good times sown, annual county fair comes to close Heat temporarily slows attendance
By Dana Hedgpeth | Dana Hedgpeth,SUN STAFF
Man slain by officer is mourned as martyr, symbol of 'injustices' Protesters seek criminal charges
By Kate Shatzkin | Kate Shatzkin,SUN STAFF
Erie Canal communities get $131 million to develop tourism Plans include shops, housing, marinas, restaurants, trails
By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Charles Edwin Randol, 54, drug enforcement officer
By Robert Hilson Jr. | Robert Hilson Jr.,SUN STAFF
A college mom's broken heart
By Phyllis Lucas | Phyllis Lucas,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Rte. 100 is nearly complete at last Once a lost highway, finished thoroughfare to encourage growth
By Dan Morse | Dan Morse,SUN STAFF
East Coast phone giant Bell Atlantic: Approval of Nynex merger gives $30 billion company vast market power.
Computers monitor animals and crops on Virginia farms Scanners gather data on fertility of cattle, effectiveness of fertilizer
By COX NEWS SERVICE
3 arrested in robbery at 7-Eleven in Severn
By Tanya Jones | Tanya Jones,SUN STAFF
Shooting plus video adds up to instant jury
By MICHAEL OLESKER
Novels of August: posh, pretty, hungry
By Donna Rifkind | Donna Rifkind,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Police raids yield 175 pounds of suspected pot 11 people arrested in unrelated busts in Baltimore County
By Eleanor Yang | Eleanor Yang,SUN STAFF
Ice cream social at St. Philip's on Thursday
By Rosalie Falter | Rosalie Falter,Special to The Sun
Value of being guinea pig Medical studies are more ethical today and can help blacks
By Elijah Saunders
Forget the cow - blame Chicago fire on Peg Leg Title insurance lawyer researches 1871 records
By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
10-alarm brush fire scorches 25 acres of dry grass Low-level blaze burned field since Thursday
By Jamie Stiehm | Jamie Stiehm,SUN STAFF
Questions persist on hiring plan Concerns: Where will the city find the 300 new teachers it wants to hire, train and place in the next 10 weeks? Are smaller classes really the answer to improving student achievement?
By Mike Bowler | Mike Bowler,SUN STAFF
Light rail: heavy-duty design job Extension: The one-third-mile Penn Station link posed difficult design problems. It required a tight curve and a steep drop, and it had to avoid interfering with Amtrak operations.
By Peter Jensen | Peter Jensen,SUN STAFF
The most spectacular and romantic art form Opera: A few very accessible books and you will know all you need to enjoy it immensely.
By Terry Teachout | Terry Teachout,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Tattoos to scuba to zucchini: the road to shopping Stores: Route 2 was to be a 'scenic parkway,' but it soon became a shopping bazaar
By Elaine Tassy and Andrea F. Siegel | Elaine Tassy and Andrea F. Siegel,SUN STAFF Sun staff writer Tanya Jones contributed to this article
Probation program abused Audit report: Unconscionable lack of supervision has needlessly threatened project.
William F. Driscoll, 80, controller for car agencies
Md. National Guard unit welcomes new commander Jimenez replaces Goode, who will be director of Ground Tactical Safety
By Dana Hedgpeth | Dana Hedgpeth,SUN STAFF
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 49, Pakistan's top classical...
Treasurer Dixon's grit and power led to new ambulatory care center Wife's breast cancer focused him on health issues facing women
By Jackie Powder | Jackie Powder,SUN STAFF
Investment for the multitudes Invention: Seventy-three years after the first mutual fund, it is the investment of choice for 63 million Americans who have poured in $3.63 trillion.
By Bill Atkinson | Bill Atkinson,SUN STAFF
A photo started it: Newspaper picture brings together strangers linked to Buchenwald
By James M. Kramon
10 years of celebrating black history in Howard
By Norris West
Private libraries: Take a book in your hands and consider the alternative
By MICHAEL PAKENHAM
Writing to mother
Asbestos saga drags on Does delay in settlement mean tobacco suits also will be hard to resolve?
By Deborah Hensler
'American Desert' - Predation hovers
By Ann Zwinger | Ann Zwinger,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Summer of malaise for conservatives
By George F. Will
Lutheran denomination may ease 16th-century quarrel with Rome But this week's assembly may balk at closer ties with Episcopal Church
By John Rivera | John Rivera,SUN STAFF
Teen parents aren't always bad parentsA letter to the...
Dairy farmers worry as milk prices decline Decrease eclipses concern over drought, saps income
By Mary Gail Hare | Mary Gail Hare,SUN STAFF
Disciplining of youths is a predictor of crime Adult intervention leads to lower rates, study says
By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Area melts under 101 more today
By Dana Hedgpeth | Dana Hedgpeth,SUN STAFF
Gerry Adams with hands outstretched U.S. visa: Fund-raising trip necessary part of peace-making mix.
Girls becoming women, and dancers Dance: The girls' feet are always in motion: down the halls at school, in the aisles at the grocery store, at the mall. And at the barre in Edna LeeKuhn's studio, they have learned discipline for 40 years.
By Bonita Formwalt | Bonita Formwalt,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Yuck! Touchy-feely he-men: Image: Some Hollywood tough guys are belying their movie personas by turning ever so sensitive off the screen.
By Laura Ingraham
Drummond Matthews,66, a geophysicist whose work provided...
Skier's lesions linked to Pfiesteria Microorganism 'most likely' caused illness, doctor says
By Dail Willis | Dail Willis,SUN STAFF
A flaw lies beneath the crown of white Trees: The lovely Bradford pear, welcomed into suburbs in the '60s, has grown to be a neighborhood hazard.
By Erin Texeira | Erin Texeira,SUN STAFF
FEATURES
Geraldine and Killer come back for more laughs Reruns: Flip Wilson's funny characters and famous guests return on Nickelodeon.
By Chris Kaltenbach | Chris Kaltenbach,SUN STAFF
Boyz in the choir Randy Roberts lived two lives -- one on the streets, dealing drugs, and one in the church, praising God. There came a time when he had to choose between the two.
By M. Dion Thompson | M. Dion Thompson,SUN STAFF
Filmmaker enjoys role as feminist Director: Ridley Scott uses 'strong women' in his movies. 'G.I. Jane,' opening Friday, is the latest.
By Michael Ollove | Michael Ollove,SUN STAFF
Some annual flowers drop seeds and regrow Types: Hollyhocks, cleome, four-o'clocks, dianthus, balsam and nigella can come back.
Details contribute much to Federal-style home Design: Research is the key to beginning a restoration, which does not require spending a fortune.
By Rita St. Clair | Rita St. Clair,LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE
Wholesale grower plans for next season Supplier: Bonnie Plant Farm in Union Springs, Ala., produces seeds and plants sold in 23 states.
By Paul Wills | Paul Wills,KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Familiar place in Fells Point reopens with a new identity Restaurant: At Captain Louie's Seafood Grill, the appetizers and desserts were excellent, but the rest of the meal disappointed.
By Elizabeth Large | Elizabeth Large,SUN RESTAURANT CRITIC
Paleotourists: Discovery! A bit of tooth or bone makes all the work worthwhile
By Jeffry Scott | Jeffry Scott,COX NEWS SERVICE
Paleotourists: Tourists dig in at dinosaur-bone sites
By Jeffry Scott | Jeffry Scott,COX NEWS SERVICE
A new protagonist steps in Author: Mystery writer dares to make a change in his latest book, 'Cimarron Rose.'
By Laura Lippman | Laura Lippman,SUN STAFF
The ball's in your court for Wimbledon '98 Tickets: It's not too soon to think about next year. However, there is no guarantee of seats unless you choose a package deal.
By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
150 years ago in The SunAug. 17: The Baltimore and Ohio...
By Fred Rasmussen
Garden bargains Thanks to the weather, many good deals are to be found right now. But consumers should exercise some caution.
By Elizabeth Large | Elizabeth Large,SUN STAFF
College interns -- we like to have them around in summer to pick up the grunt work and keep us from getting too stuffy. Here's their take on what's cool.
By Sagar Chowdhury Shoulder chic Edited by VIDA ROBERTS | Sagar Chowdhury Shoulder chic Edited by VIDA ROBERTS,SUN FASHION EDITOR
The things people will do to sell their books
By Dave Barry | Dave Barry,Knight-Ridder News Service
Maryland Historical Society expands exhibit on Baltimore
By Karin Remesch | Karin Remesch,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Justice is served with a strong cast Preview: A star-studded remake of '12 Angry Men' is being broadcast tonight on Showtime. Jack Lemmon plays the holdout juror.
By David Zurawik | David Zurawik,SUN TELEVISION CRITIC
If you've got a pizza, your family has a meal
By Susan Reimer
1995 Figaro, Campo de Borja ($6).This Spanish red from...
By Michael Dresser
When kids' rooms go through growing pains Home: Organization is the key to designing a colorful, fun space that's also functional.
By Elaine Markoutsas | Elaine Markoutsas,Universal Press Syndicate
Neighborhood library provided major service in minor space
By JACQUES KELLY
A bit of terminal fun? Airports have answer Trend: Children's play areas rise in popularity as more youngsters take to the skies. It's all part of a plan to make happier fliers.
By Eileen Ogintz | Eileen Ogintz,LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE
A world of worshippers without a church TV: Sci-fi shows like 'Babylon 5' inspire a cultish devotion in their fans. It's a devotion that overflows onto their creators, too.
By Tamara Ikenberg | Tamara Ikenberg,SUN STAFF
The when and how much of wateringLawn fungus is very...
By ELIZABETH LARGE | ELIZABETH LARGE,SUN STAFF
Where to watch others do the work Book: Guidebook tells which factories offer tours, for a sweat-free vacation experience.
By Jennifer Lefkowitz | Jennifer Lefkowitz,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Grant-A-Wish fund-raiser puts celebrity behind the eight ball
By SYLVIA BADGER
Out sends an editor on the 'circuit' Lifestyle: The marathon bacchanals known in the gay community as circuit parties are scrutinized.
By Renee Graham | Renee Graham,BOSTON GLOBE
Contemporary Spirit Lisa Corrin brought intelligence, enthusiasm and total commitment to her eight-year tenure at Baltimore's museum without walls.
By John Dorsey | John Dorsey,SUN ART CRITIC
'Mayberry' lures fans of old television show Nostalgia: Mount Airy, N.C., hometown of Andy Griffith, makes the most of its identification with the '60s sitcom city.
By Jeff Gammage | Jeff Gammage,KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Pyramids, tourists don't mix Monuments: Passageways inside the ancient tombs are closing for repairs.
By Douglas Jehl | Douglas Jehl,NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
What was used in the past is loved now Antiques: Just about anything can be a collectible, and with a little imagination, can usually fit right in the house.
By Ralph Kovel and Terry Kovel | Ralph Kovel and Terry Kovel,KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
Betsy the chimp's brush with greatness Zoo: She was called the Paintin Primate, and her 'artwork' sold for $40 apiece. There were plenty of buyers.
By Fred Rasmussen | Fred Rasmussen,SUN STAFF
BUSINESS
Eastern bloc winds way to Md. blocks Ukrainian, Romanian, Russian immigrants are helping fellow expatriates find homes in U.S.
By Liz Atwood | Liz Atwood,SUN STAFF
The next big move may occur abroad
By CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Lead toll in rehabs studied EPA measuring exposure during old-house fix-ups
By Rita Beyer | Rita Beyer,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Info workers: More people work in the information business...
A weekend ruined by computer It's Wednesday and things are still not right with a voodoo-hexed machine
By Michael Himowitz
Staying cool in an elderly house For those homes built before air conditioning
By Karol V. Menzie & Randy Johnson
Hawk Ridge Farm
Jackson installed as 20th president of NAREB
Sinclair to shun high definition TV for channels Broadcaster prefers splitting signals to airing flawless picture
By Sean Somerville | Sean Somerville,SUN STAFF
Mortgage insurance relief stalled in Senate Republican infighting snarls D'Amato's bill in his committee
By Kenneth R. Harney
Md. apartment developments win Award of Excellence
Crooked brokers on Bulletin Board should be shunned by investors
By Bill Atkinson
Storybook treasure awaiting the seeker Hidden-away Relay proud of its history, building its tomorrows
By Pat Brodowski | Pat Brodowski,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Staying home to go to work Homework: No matter their reasons for starting home-based businesses, those who do seek one thing in common -- control of their lives.
By Lorraine Mirabella | Lorraine Mirabella,SUN STAFF
Free seminar to discuss Energy Efficiency MortgageInland...
So hospitably Southern A new $500,000 home in Howard welcomes neighbors in style
By Rita Beyer | Rita Beyer,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Dreams to unfold at Port Discovery Children's museum will impart knowledge with a magic wand
By Gary Gately | Gary Gately,SUN STAFF
SPORTS
Joe Strauss' O's week in review
By JOE STRAUSS
7 in 6th rally Orioles, 10-9 Angels deck Krivda, lead 7-1, but fall to 8-hit inning, 6 Surhoff RBIs
By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF
Hits and misses
By Roch Kubatko
Cleveland's grip on lead in division is loosening
By Peter Schmuck | Peter Schmuck,SUN STAFF
Neck scare renews Lewis' enthusiasm Appreciative linebacker glad to be back on field
By Gary Lambrecht and Danielle Rumore | Gary Lambrecht and Danielle Rumore,SUN STAFF
State conservative on duck seasons
By Peter Baker | Peter Baker,SUN STAFF
Muggy mess of game proof it's too early for football
By Vito Stellino | Vito Stellino,SUN STAFF
Stealing pennants is forte of Henderson Angels hope he acquires what he did as new A, Jay
By Roch Kubatko | Roch Kubatko,SUN STAFF
Muggy mess of game proof it's too early for football
By Vito Stellino | Vito Stellino,SUN STAFF
Bills' Levy, 72, isn't ready to fade away
By Vito Stellino | Vito Stellino,SUN STAFF
Three tournaments highlight schedule for UM women
By STAFF REPORTS
Love, Leonard show their PGA mettle Co-leaders ahead by 7, only players under par
By Don Markus | Don Markus,SUN STAFF
Woods limps into final round Double bogey, bogey close hobbles chances for win
By Don Markus | Don Markus,SUN STAFF
7 in 6th rally Orioles, 10-9 Angels deck Krivda, lead 7-1, but fall to 8-hit inning, 6 Surhoff RBIs
By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF
BaseballGiants: Optioned P Pat Rapp to Triple-A Phoenix...
Hardball act casts Modell in new light
By KEN ROSENTHAL
Terps have mind to run Football: Ron Vanderlinden and Craig Johnson bring the ball-control offense to Maryland that proved so successful at Northwestern.
By Paul McMullen | Paul McMullen,SUN STAFF
Ryder slots are there for taking Maggert, Duval among those fighting to make it
By Don Markus | Don Markus,SUN STAFF
Rhodes molding Eagles to his ideas 'Bush-league' play reappears in preseason
By Phil Sheridan | Phil Sheridan,KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Notable
Boskie put on DL after shot for elbow Yan is recalled to take spot in Tuesday doubleheader
By Joe Strauss and Roch Kubatko | Joe Strauss and Roch Kubatko,SUN STAFF
Flags mark Goeas' miscues Veteran guard's penalties nullify big scramble, only offensive score
By Gary Lambrecht | Gary Lambrecht,SUN STAFF
Notable
Boulware calls end to holdout No. 4 pick agrees with Ravens on $18.5 million deal
By Mike Preston | Mike Preston,SUN STAFF
Rosario proving to be a good catch Catcher's bat improves, complements solid defense
By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF
Prado, Snit have nose for finish line G. O'Keefe settles for 2nd in featured Twixt Stakes
By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF
Thank you, RexA tribute to Rex Barney:Thank you for always...
Pros, amateurs gear up for Potomac Bassmaster
By Peter Baker | Peter Baker,SUN STAFF
10.2 million reasons to keep eye on Devil Rays' prospect White
By John Steadman
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